1 THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST John 20:31 But these are written, that ye...

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THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE:THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE:SALVATION IN JESUS CHRISTSALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST

John 20:31

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

[By Ron Halbrook]

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Introduction:

1. God Intelligent, Made Man in His Image— Man Can Understand God’s Word

Gen. 2:16-17; 3:1-3 Eve Understood Isa. 1:18-20 Israel Understood Eph. 3:3-5 We Can Understand

2. Key to Understand: Determine to ObeyJn. 7:16-17

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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Introduction:

3. Not Understand If Wrong Concepts of Bible: Household Ornament—

“The Good Old Book” Magic Charm—

Keep Harm Away Panic Button—

For Sickness, Surgery Comfort at Death—

Read Ps. 23

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3. Not Understand If Wrong Concepts of Bible: Political Handbook—

Jesus Lead a Great War Exalt America

Wrap Bible in Flag Basis of Diverse Creeds & Churches—

“All Follow the Same Bible” For Licensed “Clergy”—

Not for Common Man Keep Ten Commandments—

Be Saved

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I. The Savior Is Needed!The Sin Problem

II. The Savior Is Coming!Old Testament

III. The Savior Has Come!New Testament

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I. The Savior Is Needed! A. Adam & Eve Sinned, & We Also Sin

(Gen. 3:6-8; Rom. 3:23; 1 Jn. 3:4)

B. Sin Is a Choice, Not Inherited (Ezek. 18:20)

C. Sin Breaks Our Fellowship with God— Man Needs a Savior! (Rom. 6:23)

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II. The Savior Is Coming! A. Bible Message Summarized in Gen. 12:1-3,

Three Promises to Abraham in 1800 B.C. Chosen Land Chosen Nation Seed to Bless Men of All Nations: CHRIST Plan Unfolded in 3 Periods of History:

Patriarchal Age (Adam to Moses) Mosaic Age (Moses to Reign of Christ) Gospel Age (Reign of Christ to End of Time)

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3

1400 B.C.

LAW OF MOSES

Ex. 20

A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2

PATRIARCHAL AGEAdam to Moses

MOSAIC AGEMoses to Christ

GOSPEL AGEChrist to End

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Patriarchal Age Mosaic Age Gospel Age

AbrahamAbraham MosesMoses CHRISTCHRIST

II. The Savior Is Coming! B. Books of Law & History: Genesis - Esther

Gen. : Promises to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Ex.-Deut. : 1447 B.C. Moses Led Israel out of

Egypt, Gave the Law Ex. 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments:

Israel’s Constitution

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AbrahamAbraham MosesMoses CHRISTCHRISTEx. 20 The Ten Commandments: Israel’s Constitution

1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of

the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image... 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.12 Honour thy father and thy mother… 13 Thou shalt not kill.14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.15 Thou shalt not steal.16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.17 Thou shalt not covet…

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Egypt, Gave the Law Ex. 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments:

Israel’s Constitution Ex. 25 The Pattern of the Tabernacle:

Acceptable Worship

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Ex. 25:8-9 The Pattern of the Tabernacle:

Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It!1. God Determines Acceptable Worship.

2. Worship By Obedient Faith.

3. God’s Wisdom & Purpose: Types & Shadows

Sacrifice: Sin & DeathJerusalem: City of GodPriest: Offer SacrificesTemple: Place of WorshipAltar: Place of Pardon

Incense: Sweet SmellSabbath: Devotion, RestCircumcision: I.D. MarkInstrumental Music:

Sound of Worship

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Egypt, Gave the Law Josh. : Israel Took Promise Land Judg.-2 Chron. : God’s Rule thru Judges, Kings

Kings Saul, David, Solomon 930 B.C. Division into Israel & Judah 721 B.C. Israel Fell to Assyria,

586 B.C. Judah to Babylon Ezra-Neh. : 536 B.C. Jews Return to Land

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II. The Savior Is Coming! C. Books of Wisdom & Worship:

Job – Song of Solomon Address Daily, Practical Needs Job : Faith in God When Suffer Beyond

Explanation (13:15) Ps. : Worship, Song, & Prayer (Ps. 100)

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Psalms : Worship, Song, & Prayer (Ps. 100) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

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II. The Savior Is Coming! C. Books of Wisdom & Worship:

Job – Song of Solomon Address Daily, Practical Needs Job : Faith in God When Suffer Beyond

Explanation (13:15) Ps. : Worship, Song, & Prayer (Ps. 100) Prov. : Practical Wisdom for All, Esp. the Young

(1:7) Eccl. : Purpose of Life on Earth (12:13) Song of Sol. : Value of Steadfast, Loyal Love

(8:7)

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II. The Savior Is Coming!

C. Books of Prophecy: Isaiah – Malachi Convict of Sin, Promise the Savior Precise Prophecies Clearly Identify the Savior

Isa. 7:14 Born of a Virgin Isa. 53:4-6 Die for Our Sins Mic. 5:2 Born in Bethlehem, From Everlasting

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III. The Savior Has Come! A. New Testament Message:

The Savior Is Jesus Christ! John 20:30-31

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in thepresence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe thatJesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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The Savior Is Jesus Christ! B. The Life & Identity of Jesus Christ:

Matthew – John Matt. 1:1 Born of Abraham Matt. 1:18-25 Born of a Virgin Matt. 2:1 Born in Bethlehem Matt. 16:16-18 Son of God, Build His Church Matt. 28:18-20 Good News to Men of All

Nations

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The Savior Is Jesus Christ!

B. The Life & Identity of Jesus Christ: Matthew – John

C. The Spread of the Gospel: Acts Acts 1:8 Gospel to Spread to All Nations

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3

1400 B.C.

LAW OF MOSES

Ex. 20

A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2




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C. The Spread of the Gospel: Acts

D. How to Live as Christians: Romans – Revelation

1 Tim. 3:14-15 Pattern for Local Church

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Ex. 25:8-9 The Pattern of the Tabernacle:

Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It!1. God Determines Acceptable Worship.

2. Worship By Obedient Faith.

3. God’s Wisdom & Purpose: Types & Shadows

Sacrifice: Sin & DeathJerusalem: City of GodPriest: Offer SacrificesTemple: Place of WorshipAltar: Place of Pardon

Incense: Sweet SmellSabbath: Devotion, RestCircumcision: I.D. MarkInstrumental Music:

Sound of Worship

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1 Tim. 3:14-15 The Pattern of the Local Church:

Follow the Pattern, Do Not Change It!1. God Determines Acceptable Organization, Work,

& Worship.

2. Worship & Serve By Obedient Faith.

3. God’s Wisdom: Every Part of the Pattern Reflects & Fulfills the Divine Purpose.

Organization: Elders, Deacons, Evangelists, Teachers, All Saints

Work: Evangelism, Worship-Edification, Benevolence

Worship: Lord’s Supper, Give, Sing, Pray, Teach

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C. The Spread of the Gospel: Acts

D. How to Live as Christians: Romans – Revelation

1 Tim. 3:14-15 Pattern for Local Church 1 Pet. 3:8-13 Proper Attitudes & Actions

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1 Pet. 3:8-13 Proper Attitudes & Action 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion oneof another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: butcontrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereuntocalled, that ye should inherit a blessing.10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let himrefrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak noguile:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace,and ensue it.12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and hisears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord isagainst them that do evil. 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers ofthat which is good?

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1800 B.C.

PROMISE TO ABRAM:

SAVIORGen. 12:3

1400 B.C.

LAW OF MOSES

Ex. 20

A.D. 33

CHRIST Reigns

The Gospel

ACTS 2




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Conclusion:

1. How Receive Salvation in Christ? Mark 16:15-16

Not Baptism Only—Faith First! Not Faith Only—Obedient Faith Including Baptism!

2. How Restored If Fall Back into Sin? Ja. 5:16

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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